Marathon × Ultra-low-latency Communication Technology

Harmonic Reproduction Technology between a Real Venue and Remote Audiences

“…NTT has been engaged in research and development of interactive video communications that interconnect multiple remote-viewing environments and deliver high-definition video with low latency with the primary focus on delivering highly realistic video. In the Real-time Remote Cheering for Marathon Project [1], ultralow-latency communication technology with uncompressed transmission and low-latency media-processing technology were used to connect the marathon course in Sapporo, Hokkaido with the cheering venue in Tokyo in real time. This enabled spectators to send their support to the athletes from remote locations, creating a sense of presence similar to that of cheering along the course and a sense of unity between athletes and spectators, thus enabling a new way to watch the race.…”

Accelerating Digital Transformation to Create New Value

“…The main activity for producers involves collaborating with industry partners to achieve business development through our efforts concerning business-to-business-to-X (B2B2X), which is a policy of the NTT Group. The Feature Articles in this issue introduce representative examples of new value creation achieved through collaboration with B2B2X partners by making use of the most advanced research results in the world [1][2][3][4][5].…”